Deepika Padukone recently appeared in an Abu Dhabi tourism ad with her husband, Ranveer Singh. In the ad, she is seen wearing what many thought was a hijab, which sparked a lot of online discussion. Some people criticized her, saying it might be culturally insensitive, while many fans defended her, pointing out that Deepika has always respected local traditions and behaves professionally in her work.

The ‘My Choice’ Debate

Some people remembered Deepika’s ‘My Choice’ campaign for Vogue India, where she promoted women’s freedom to make their own decisions, including about clothing. One person asked, “She said ‘I choose what to wear’ before, but now she’s wearing a hijab. Isn’t that contradictory?”

This led to debates about whether appearing in the ad goes against her previous message about personal choice and freedom.

Fans Defend Her

Many fans defended Deepika, saying she was just respecting local culture and doing her job professionally. They pointed out that she has always shown cultural sensitivity when traveling or working internationally.

One fan said, “Deepika has always respected other cultures. In this ad, she is showing Abu Dhabi’s culture, not promoting it personally.”

Balancing Culture and Choice

The discussion around Deepika’s Abu Dhabi ad shows how complex cultural representation and personal choice can be. Some people see her actions as respecting local traditions, while others feel it might conflict with her past advocacy for women’s freedom. Overall, it’s a reminder that global celebrities often have to balance respect for different cultures with their personal image.